Course & Elevation
The race starts and finishes at Addis Ababa Stadium, looping through the diverse neighborhoods of Ethiopia's capital city. The course winds through historic areas, crosses multiple elevation changes reflecting the city's varied topography, and showcases both modern and traditional Addis Ababa.
Course Facts
Distance 42.195 km
Elevation Gain 680 m
Surface road
Profile Rolling
Weather on Race Day
20°C
Temperature
45%
Humidity
15%
Rain Chance
November is the start of Ethiopia's dry season with mild, comfortable temperatures. Early morning temperatures are cool at altitude, warming gradually through the day with clear skies and low humidity.
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